Gavin Owen, chair of the Caernarfon Chamber of Trade said closing the bridge to save money would be a “travesty” for businesses and the town.

While manager of Coed Helen Holiday Park Mike Evans said the move could deter tourists from spending their cash in the town.

The Caernarfon Harbour Trust says it is currently in talks with Gwynedd Council about taking over the management and operational aspects of the bridge whilst Gwynedd County Councillor Roy Owen says the town council have also discussed taking it over.

A spokesman for Gwynedd Council said that its grant from central government has been “dramatically reduced” - which meant it no longer has “any option” but to consider service cuts.

The spokesman added: “With regards to the proposal to close the Aber Bridge to pedestrians, we can confirm that, in parallel with the public engagement process, the Council is exploring the possibility of transferring the bridge to an external organisation.”

The protest will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 12pm on Pont Aber.